ESF700 - THESIS WORKS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
THESIS WORKS ESF700 5th Semester 5 0 0 30
PrequisitesThe student who successfully completed the course loud.
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Other: Other: Self-Study, meeting to Dissertation Advisor  
Instructor (s)Other: Self-Study, meeting to Dissertation Advisor  
Course objectivePreparing for Doctoral Proficiency exam will be conducted in two sections, verbal and written. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Selecting the thesis topic
  2. Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
  3. Preparing the research proposal
  4. Developing a scale
  5. Studying on the reliability and validity of the scale
  6. Administering the scale and evaluating the findings
  7. Reporting the research results
Course ContentBy the end of the course; student lists the issues related to the field, decides on thesis topic reviews the literature related with the chosen thesis topic formulates the problem statement of the research, plans the research proposal, collects the research data, analyze the data, arranges the tables for research findings and evaluates them, conclude from the research findings and recommends, reports the research, Defends his/her research. 
ReferencesRelated Litrature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 1Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 1Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 1Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 2Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 2Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 2Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 2Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 3Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 3Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 3Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 3Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 4Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 4Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 4Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 4Deciding on the thesis topic
Week 5Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 5Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 5Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 5Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 6Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 6Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 6Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 6Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 7Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 7Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 7Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 7Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 8Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 8Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 8Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 8Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 9Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 9Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 9Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 9Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 10Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 10Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 10Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 10Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 11Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 11Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 11Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 11Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 12Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 12Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 12Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 12Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 13Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 13Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 13Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 13Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 14Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 14Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 14Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 14Reviewing previous research published on the thesis topic
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 16Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance
Laboratory
Application
Field activities
Specific practical training
Assignments
Presentation
Project
Seminar
Midterms
Final exam
Total
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes
Total

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0
Laboratory 0
Application0
Specific practical training0
Field activities0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation0
Project0
Homework assignment0
Midterms (Study duration)0
Final Exam (Study duration) 0
Total Workload000

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Students will be able to follow the conceptual and scientific developments related to basic measurement and evaluation techniques specific to the Exercise and Sports Physiology, and use the deep and systematic knowledge specific to the field of Exercise and Sports Physiology in their professional and academic studies.    X
2. Has advanced knowledge and skills of ethical values, laboratory safety and technics required for laboratory studies in Exercise and Sport Physiology; considers these values in the data collection process, interpretation and announcement of the data, and understands the importance of this issue for the individual and society.    X
3. Has the competency to analyse and integrate the information from other disciplines, synthesize new information, make decisions and solve problems by using theoretical and applied concepts and principles in Exercise and Sport Physiology with a critical approach.    X
4. Has the competency to conduct, manage and finalize original researche independently that brings innovation to the field and/or that can be applied to a different field with scientific respectability; chose the appropriate statistical methods, interpret the results of his/her work, write the report and present it in scientific meetings and publish.    X
5. Evaluates national/international strategies, politics and practices related to Exercise and Sports Physiology in line with the national values and country realities; contributes to the development of policies for the benefit of the individual and society.    X
6. Acts in compliance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles in the formation of knowledge related to Exercise and Sports Physiology, and transfers his/her academic and professional knowledge, skills and responsibilities to team work.    X
7. Follows the current literature on Exercise and Sport Physiology, makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas, reaches original results that will bring innovation to its field.    X
8. Knows the importance of communication with other sciences related to Exercise and Sport Physiology, uses his/her knowledge and problem solving abilities in interdisciplinary studies; uses information and communication technologies at the level required by the field.   X 
9. Adopts lifelong learning principles, identifies his/her learning needs and goals, and contributes to quality improvement, vocational training and promotion programs in Exercise and Sports Physiology.   X 
10. Communicates with national and international individuals and institutions, shares the knowledge, defends his/her arguments and presents his/her suggestions on the issues in Exercise and Sports Physiology.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest